ELEANOR BLAYNEY:No doubt about it: Whenever an investment is described in terms such as “absolutely safe,” “guaranteed” or “a sure thing,” then you have not heard the whole story as to the risks involved. Read More »

LARRY ZIMPLEMAN: First of all, it’s always worth remembering that all investments have some level of risk attached to them–even money-market funds. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Read More »